Kevin Strope
About Kevin Strope
Kevin Strope is the Director and Security & Privacy Practice Leader at Protiviti, with expertise in banking, insurance, healthcare, and food & beverage sectors.
Professional Title: Director - Security & Privacy Practice Leader
Kevin Strope serves as the Director - Security & Privacy Practice Leader, a role in which he focuses on strategy, advisory, assessments, and implementation services within Protiviti's privacy and data protection practice. His expertise encompasses a range of industry sectors including banking, insurance, healthcare, and food & beverage.
Current Role at Protiviti
Kevin Strope has been with Protiviti since 2008, currently holding the position of Director - Security & Privacy Practice Leader. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at enhancing privacy and data protection strategies for clients. His responsibilities include advising on best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Chiquita
Prior to joining Protiviti, Kevin Strope worked at Chiquita in multiple IT Security roles. From 2006 to 2007, he served as an IT Auditor, and from 2002 to 2006, he was a Security Administrator. These roles allowed him to build a strong foundation in IT security practices within the food & beverage sector.
Education and Academic Background
Kevin Strope holds multiple degrees in technical fields. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati between 1996 and 2002. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Youngstown State University in 1997. These academic qualifications have underpinned his extensive 16-year career in security and privacy.
Industry Expertise
Kevin Strope has over 16 years of experience in the fields of security and privacy, with a notable seven years spent working internationally in the Asia-Pacific region. His areas of specialization include banking, insurance, healthcare, and food & beverage sectors, making him a versatile expert capable of addressing diverse security and privacy challenges.